SA Sneaks Up

new blog....on the web site

2010-01-11T19:11:00.000-08:00

just like the title says ......new blogs and updates....will be on the website....check us out at
http://sasneaksup.com/

w.d.y.w.tuesdays

2009-12-08T18:44:00.000-08:00

here we go first up
t21d
i love his new balance collection

ucasta
"history of air"2005 air max 90 infa red

billy/keda
air jordan 22

norm/n2tha0
SOCK-A-KNEE(say it right fools!!!!) JAZZ....

art/crushgruve
strange brew team edition :: word to doug mckenzie eh ^ART

W.D.Y.W.THURSDAY

2009-12-03T08:41:00.000-08:00

IN FULL AFFECT TODAY.........WDYWT
first is a pic from fred...now he rocked these yesterday but they are so dope.........i had to post them

fred/t21d
dqm 90

for me...
footpatrol 90.............

spurs fan 21
this is what he rocks m-f

norm/n2tha0
sb at the alamo

fly guy 33
rocking some tiffs..

jake ....doing it very nice
charity 90

billy/keda
retro 5......

iggy and his wife....
new balance 1500
i love these and man are they comfy

and lebron vii

Lamar Gaston
Co-owner, RISE/RUN
Nike Selvage Blazer

Tattdking
What up! Props to spot on the timely delivery, feelin bloody

casper and mike
marry xmas

ucasta
og 97 xiii (jesus)

w.d.y.w.tuesday and thanksgiving

2009-12-01T19:29:00.000-08:00

first off thanksgiving...
Happy Thanksgiving!!!Nike SB HUF Blazer 1 of 2
Lamar Gaston/jborne210Co-owner, RISE/RUN

ucasta

w.d.y.w.t dec.1st
fred/t21d
am1 id premium
man how i wish they still had the vip id ...man the materials they use to have were on point

nick....
the very first iverson
man i love these sneakers (any1 that has 1 in a sz 8 get at me)

norm n2th0
running errands bumpin dirt mcgirt in nike sb blazer low untiffanys ...
man i dont know what i like more the sneakers or the cd....R.I.P OLD DIRTY

flyguy33
he said he rocked these cus it was raining i think these are dope

ucasta....
man i was upset when he missed these up at the maze but oh well
cork pack am1

billy/keda
prod2 jordan3 true blue inspired

It was a rainy Tuesday...Nike SB Janoski, brown
Lamar GastonCo-owner, RISE/RUN

art/crushgruve
air stab (sleept on colorway imo)
and lebron vii carpets

joesuf/tellyjesko&rubie/rewbea
am bw olympics

am90 denim

w.d.y.w.t

2009-11-24T18:11:00.000-08:00

well today is the first w.d.y.w.t (what did you wear tuesdays & thursdays) send us your pics of what sneakers you rocked to joesuf1023@gmail.com...........

thanks to all that send pics................

first off ucasta

Lamar GastonCo-owner, RISE/RUN
rocking Nike Toki Luz TZ

n2tha0
Adidas skate roster mids

art serna
its a game day, so i had to go dress cas :: pf flyer #9

dj casper
getn ready for the 305. reebok vice

fred t21d
footpatrol adidas

tellyjesko1023
xx's for me one of my fav jordans of all time

remember to send your pics this coming thursday................

SU4 is coming...

2009-11-08T15:34:00.000-08:00

n2thao

2009-10-27T19:12:00.000-07:00

well i thought it would be a good idea, to instead of always giving you the inside of a big sneaker corporation,and famous celebrities ...........i thought i would give the inside on a very important person that helps makes sneaks up flow...........

some people know him as norm,some know him as n2tha0

how ever it is you do know him, he has been a big positive in my life (no homo)..he has helped me go from this hot tempered "lets fight" type of person, to a person that has and still is learning how to listen to people and to see the bigger picture of any situation.....and for that i will forever be grateful...

some people have very good opinions about him, some not so good.....so maybe this will help you get to know him better........

tellyjesko: well first off why dont you tell every 1 that dont already know who you are ...who you are?

norm: My name is Norm Dawson.I'm 36 years old.I was born in H-town but breed and spread in San Antonio(Converse Representin').I am one of the many People that help organize and put on San Antonio Sneaks Up Sneaker Show.I am probably the guy that wild's out first...I am spontaneous and impulsive...somewhat unpredictable but loyal as hell to the cause!!!PEACE TO THAT!!!!

tellyjesko: how long have you had a passion for sneakers?

norm: I have been into sneakers probably since about 6th grade.I always felt awkward growing up because of the way I looked...red curly hair..freckles...etc...and then I remember saving up my birthday money and allowance and bought a pair of black and silver nike vandals..man..having those shoes on my feet made me feel cool....no matter how out of place I felt like I looked I ateast I knew that my feet looked fresh...after that I realized how much sneakers were a reflection of your status...it sounds superficial now but everything about grade school and junior high is superficial.THEN I discovered the Puma clyde and it was all over from there.So I always felt a connection with sneakers and as the popularity of collecting grew it felt like something that came natural.

tellyjesko: what were some of the very first thoughts you had when i first approached you with an idea of a sneaker show here in san antonio,tx?

norm: Man when I met you that day at the mall I felt like FINALLY!!! I never knew there were other sneaker heads here in san antonio.I had been on the internet but mostly on crooked tongues which is a site based in England so to know that there were enthusiasts here at home ..man that was refreshing.Then when you started talking about putting together a show I was a little hesitant because I thought"man these cats are gonna clown on me.."or whatever but after talking that day for what seemed like 3 hours(!!!) I felt alittle more open to the idea.
As far as helping with getting Sneaks Up off the ground I was BALLS IN!!!I knew that it was something that was worthy of sharing to the world and would eventually blow up.

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tellyjesko: since the first sneaks up show how has it changed your outlook on the whole sneaker culture ? and has it taken your love for sneakers to another level or has it decreased your passion for them ?

norm: I could never lose my love of sneakers!!!!
I feel like nowadays not only do I represent myself in anything I do I also represent Sneaks Up so I am always very mindful of that.When it is all said and done though it has really made me appreciate sneaker culture a lot more and it has gotten me into aspects of the culture that I might not have gotten into..it has definetely turned me on to different brands and models that I didn't even know about a few years ago and I still find myslef "beasting out "about something or other!!It has also excites me to see younger kids really getting into collecting and when I say that I dont mean beasting...I mean the kids that really appreciate the history of sneakers not just the latest release of JBs and what not...it stokes me out to come across a young cat whos down to talk about old pumas or adidas.....

tellyjesko: now besides sneakers what else is there to you...what else are you about, any other hobbies, passions,ect.ect.

norm: well sometimes I feel like I have had a Forrest Gump type of life!!I have done soo much that I am proud of and I feel really blessed to have been through some of my experiences and the opportunity to meet such wonder friends.I was in a few punk and rock bands back in the early 90s(Slumber,Stalefish,Protien Shake)and I was also a member of the San Antonio based industrial band Pitbull Daycare.We were kinda like Nine Inch Nails and actually toured the U.S. and Canada for about 6 years.Those were some fun times.I also still skateboard after all these years and probably will never stop.I love dancing(no romo) and I am very much in to poetry and prose writing as well.

tellyjesko: are you a big tv/movie person ?

norm: I LOVE TELEVISION.I totally run out of room on my DVR!!!I will sign off on anything that is on national geographic.I am also down with Dexter,Entourage,Californication,Man vs.Wild......You name it dude I am a junkie...I can't wait to have my own VH1 BEHIND THE SNEAKER show HA!

tellyjesko: now we all know that norm does not drink ......(wait for the duck tale giffs)...what is your choice of drink ?

norm: You can find me at the bar probably doing shots;preferably Jager which we have renamed Swayzemaisters afterthe passing of of my personal heroes P.Swayze.I am not a big drinker so I am a super light weight and it doesnt take much to get me twisted..a few swayzemeisters and a Dos XX and I am good!!!oh and don't forget the ceremonial shot of patron to begin every Sneaks Up Show!!!

tellyjesko: now when you talk about norm you cant leave out all the tattoos......which tatt was you first ,your faviorte,and what else is to come......

norm: Tattoos for me are like sneakers it is a lifestyle that I cant live with out.My first was a home made "X" on my shoulder that signified my Straight Edge Lifestyle( no drinking,drugs,etc which I adhered to until I was 29...see why I am a lightweight!!).From then on I was really interested in getting Skateboard related work done as well as Buddhist and tibetan inspired pieces.My favorite pieces I have are my left calf which is a reproduction of Skateboarder Jeremy Wray's first Graphic and then my left forearm which is a depiction of the back of a 2 dollar bill..the signing of the declaration of independence but with aliens as the presidents.......of course my last one was my Sneaks Up tattoo done on the inside of my left bicep.you know that one means a great deal to me!!!

tellyjesko: who or what inspires you....?

norm: My Friends and my son.Hands down.Thats my inspiration.I have been blessed with the greatest group of friends in the world.My friends are my family.Thats why when I talk about Sneaks Up I talk about family.we aren't a "crew" or a "posse".We are family and I have never used that word lightly.My best friends have been with me through some dark times and thats what keeps me going.Also my son Gavin is the light of my life..to know I am his hero helps me get out of bed in the morning!!!

tellyjesko: now getting back to sneaks up, you have been there since day 1...you have seen sneaks up grow a ton.....you been to a shit load of meet ups ,road trips,events,the very good and smooth, and threw the very bad and rough...what is your favorite sneaks up memory?

norm: I can't really pinpoint ONE memory because there is so many..but I guess one of the best is being on the floor of the first Sneaks Up Show and looking around at all the people and I felt so overwhelmed by all the love in the room.It felt like all the work we put in to putting that show together really paid off!!Every year I get the same feeling! And then Last year at Sneaks Up 3 when we took the picture of eveyone with their sneakers in the air and it got real quiet you could hear the cameras going off...to see all those people representing....I got alittle teary eyed..no romo.

tellyjesko: well thanks alot norm for all the inside ....the only other question i have for now is .......what does sneaks up mean to you? .....

norm: Sneaks Up to me means Life,Family and community.....I always say wherever I stand I Stand with Sneaks Up and I mean that.

It also feels good to know that we do this all ourselves with little to no outside involvement..that appeals to the old DIY punk rocker in me.Keeping the show free and family oriented is one of the more important aspects of the show.To accomplish everything we have independently without huge corporate sponsorships means a lot to me.Sneaks Up to me is NOT a business...it's life....PEACE TO THAT!!!

and there you have it.......im sure part 2 ..will be coming soon.........

cant wait......

2009-10-26T19:19:00.000-07:00

well if your like me .....then you have probably asked yourself this very same qiestions "what took nike so long ?"
i dont know to many pro skaters....but ERIC is the truth ..since my brother started skating back in our middle school days,when i was spinning on my head......i have always heard of eric putting on...he is also know to be a very knowledgeable when it comes to sneakers....well if you follow nike sb because you actually skate with them or if you are person who loves sneakers.....eric koston was signed to nike sb earlier this summer ......

“Not only am I psyched to be a part of the great group of guys that makes up the Nike SB team, but I’m equally as excited to work with them creatively. I’m sure many people know that a lot of different Nike’s have been the inspiration for my shoe designs over the last 12 years, so I feel like a fucking kid in a candy store when it comes to this partnership between Nike and I.”
- Eric Koston

now i know its been a couple of months since eric signed and this is old news to alot .......but it is also getting alot closer to the end of this year and the start of the new year ....which means we will see the first color way done up by eric .....and i am loving this color ,it has that simple and plain but yet bold feel to it .....just like the good old nike pro b and sliver box sb days......and i cant wait....................

sneaks up quiz how good do you really know sneaks up

2009-08-24T16:00:00.000-07:00

well me and a couple other guys thought this would be fun...results will be posted soon....I came up with the first 10 and norm came up with the last 10
Email ans..to
joesuf1023@gmail.com
n2tha0@hotmail.com

1.Who came up with the name sneaks up?

2.Who did the first sneaker show flyer?

3.Who's silhouette's are on the first sneaks up tee?

4.How many people did the first sneaker show have displaying their collections?

5.What sneakers did norm and fred have on at the first sneaks up?

6.(Two part ans)how much and which one of the sneakers that the spurs foundation auctioned off went for the most amount?

7.What sneaker did motive 807 donate for us to raffel at sneaks up?

8.What two models did joesuf and anthony I.D. For sneaks up?

9.What is the date of the first sneaker show in san antonio?

10.Who was the first person from out of town to attend san antonio's sneaker show.

11.Who traveled farthest to attend a sneaks up event?

12.What sneaks up family member wears the smallest size?(Its not who you think it is)

13.Name all the djs that have ever performed at sneaks up events?

14.What outfit did fred wear to sneaks up1?

15.Where was the meetup location where we first met art?

16.How many dunk high ids were made for sneaks up 2?

17.Who is jsawyer20?

18.Expain the term Shitrod.

19.Where was the first sneaker show held?

20.Who did the first official sneaks up Tee collabo?

sneaks up 3 .......event

2009-05-16T10:00:00.000-07:00

well well......this years event was 1 of the best yet...big thanks goes out to all the SNEAKS UP FAM FOR MAKING IT HAPPEN ....BIG THANK YOU ALSO GOES OUT TO FABBY & JULIO @ SOLE BOUTIQUE FOR HAVING US THE DAY B4 anD HOSTING the SNEAKS UP MEET AND GREET....shouts out to DEADSTOCK and every one else from the dallas fw era...also thank you to all the people that came threw from h-town....and i cant forget about mr money bags himself ARI from laredo........... BUT I GOT TO GIVE A VERY SPEACIAL THANK YOU TO MELO @ KICKS AND KUTS, MAKING IT OUT ALL THE WAY FROM CHICAGO ...AND ALSO TO MY BOY MARKIE MARK COMING ALL THE WAY BACK HOME FROM NY...JUST FOR THE SHOW

thanks to all the sponcers...the industry.. gsa..motive 807..sole boutique..select footwear

and also THANK YOU to every1 that attends and supports su....yall help keep SNEAKS UP alive.......

to think we went from this

to this....

by far the best worn og like the man that rocked that day...

..............sneaks up 4 LIFE .....coming 4-25-10

Goodtimes Skateboards/Sneaks Up Exclusive Skate Deck

2009-04-24T21:44:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the good folks at Goodtimes Skateboards for getting down on this one. Less than 25 available at Sneaks Up 3 and only 25 available at Goodtimes Skateboards. Don't sleep.

SA Sneaks Up X SA Express News 4/24/09

2009-04-24T12:33:00.000-07:00

Earlier this week, Norm (aka n2tha0 aka the Ringmaster) was interviewed by the San Antonio Express News about this weekend's Sneaks Up 3 event. Please click on the link below and educate yourself. See you this weekend!

Sneaks Up X Express News

Sneaks Up 3 TV Spot on Fox News 4/22/09

2009-04-24T12:30:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Jake for the vid.

(almost)Everything you need to know!!!

2009-03-25T19:21:00.000-07:00

FREE AND ALL AGES!FREE AND ALL AGES!FREE AND ALL AGES!!!

Whats up Family!
Let me start off by saying that we are very humbled by the OVERWHELMING response we have gotten from the sneaker community in regards to Sneaks Up 3 both by those that participated last year and also by the fresh faces that will be at the show this year.
The S.A. Sneaks up Sneaker show 3 is a celebration of sneaker culture.Not just us heads here in San Antonio, but ALL of us throughout Texas.We want to incorporate every cities' scene in our show because without the love and support flowing from all of us,we would not be able to put on a successful events(Dallas's Kixpo,Htown sneaker summit,Freds closet,ectLOL.)
So here are the guidelines and info regarding Sneaks Up 3:

San Antonio Sneaks Up Sneaker Show 2 Sunday April 26,2008
myspace.com/sasneaksupsneakershow
mysace.com/n2tha0
sasneaksup.blogspot.com
sasneaksup@hotmail.com
joesuf1023@gmail.com
2pm-7pm
Club Industry
8021 pinebrook
san antonio,tx 78230

Call me for directions or a place to stay

-First and foremost this is NOT a buy/sell/trade/event.If you have pairs that you wish to sell,we ask that you do it discreetly and if at all possible off site.While we cannot stop you from b/s/t ,we cannot encourage it.We want Sneaks Up 3 it to be more of a celebration of sneaker culture than that of a "dunk exchange".

-Please NO price tags on shoes. Again,this is not a b/s/t event so we want to take as much of that element out as possible.Sneaks Up 2 is more of a showcase than a swap mart!LOL!

-This year we would like to see some creativity when it comes to displays not just shoes on a table.Kinda like a cross between sneaker pimps and the awesome displays from last year.Let your love for sneakers show!! you might even win a prize!!!!!

-We will be charging a 5$ display fee per table to help cover our costs of the show and the renting of the tables.This is payable upon arrival but if you wish to pay prior we can make arrangements as well.

-If you are an a local vendor with your own apparel,We will be charging a vendor fee of 50$ dollars in order for you to sell your line at the show(This will also help pay for the show.)We feel this is reasonable and will be easy to recoup at the show, just be sure to bring enough product to sell and if you would like to submit some apparel for our raffle that would be even better.
You know that if you attended the last two shows,we gave multiple shout outs and props throughout the show to participates and it will be 10 fold this year!!!
The selling of apparel has been a heated subject with the SU3 planning committee but I believe we have reached some common ground.If you are a vendor please get with me ASAP so that we can talk about what you are selling as we would like to keep it as tasteful as possible.Remember Sneaks UP 3 is self promoted and put on mostly by us S.A. heads with little or no big sponsors...we try to keep it gully as possible!

-And I know I dont have to say it but you know some knuckleheads out there need to know...NO FAKES NO JAYMAN SPECIALS.....period.

-Local artists are welcome to show their pieces on the walls.Please make them graf and sneaker oriented.If at all possible please email me a copy so that we can work on placement.Remember we are a showcase of all things sneakers so please try to keep that in the common theme.Sneaks Up is nothing with out our Graf heads.

- AND YES THE BBOYS AND BGIRLS WILL BE THERE IN EFFECT.Much love to voodoo.....

-If you are interested in a table please contact me ASAP with your contact info(name,sceen name,any message board you are on,phone number,collection summary,etc)these spaces will go fast!!!!!

-If you have ANY questions please contact me directly as its best if you call me because of the overwhelming messages I get on the myspace so message me and leave a detailed message.PLEASE SPEAK CLEARLY!!

n2tha0
aka
Norm
S.A.Sneaks UP
210-834-7138 day or night
WHEREVER I STAND I STAND WITH SNEAKS UP©
If I left out anyting thing out....let me know.....
one love...

p.s those of you who have asked about a preshow party....I am still working on it!!!!!...i

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UPDATE:
WE WILL BE ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF GENTLY USED OR NEW SNEAKERS TO BE DONATED TO BOYSVILLE OF TEXAS.SO PLEASE BRING YOUR GENTLY WORN OLD SNEAKERS(NO BEATERS!!!!)OR FEEL FREE TO BRING A NEW PAIR TO HELP THE BOYS AND GIRLS OF BOYSVILLE.ANY SIZES WOULD BE APPRECAITED.WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU TO DONATE YOUR OLD ESPOS OR ANYTHING,JUST A DECENT PAIR OF SHOES TO HELP OUT THOSE WHO NEED IT.IT ONLY SEEMS FITTING THAT SNEAKER HEADS NOT ONLY CELEBRATE OUR CULTURE,BUT GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITIES AND THOSE THAT ARE LESS FORTUNATE.

n2tha0

ITS FREE AND ALL AGES!!!!!

2009-03-19T20:30:00.000-07:00

WHATS UP FAM.......
THIS YEARS SHOW IS SHAPING UP TO BE BANANAS!!!!!!!
WE HAVE THE BEST COLLECTORS FROM AROUND THE STATE......THE BEST DJS S.A. HAS TO OFFER........THE BEST LOCAL STREETWEAR VENDORS AND DESIGNERS........ AND BEST OF ALL IT IS FREE AND ALL AGES!!!!!!!
ALSO BRING YOUR NEW OR GENTLY WORN SNEAKERS TO BE DONATED TO BOYSVILLE OF SAN ANTONIO

WE WILL ALSO HAVE TOP NOTCH RAFFLES THROUGHOUT THE DAY.....
DID I MENTION IT WAS FREE AND ALL AGES!!!!
THIS YEAR THE SHOW WILL BE AT THE INDUSTRY NIGHT CLUB BUT SNEAKS UP IS STILL FREE AND ALL AGES...BRING THE KIDDOS AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SNEAKER AND STREET CULTURE SCENE!!!!!

JOIN THE SNEAKS UP ARMY AND CHANGE YOUR DEFAULT TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND GET IN THE TOP FRIENDS ON OUR PAGE

ANY QUESTIONS GET AT US @ sasneaksup@hotmail.com

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!!!!!!
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Finally

2009-03-02T23:20:00.000-08:00

-bl4ze11

CONFIRMED SO FAR........

2009-02-12T19:32:00.000-08:00

D.J.'s Donnie D and D.J. Gibb as well as D.J. DeeJay and D.J. Ca5per will al be spinnin all day at the show....

Just like last year we will be accepting donations of new and gently worn sneakers to be donated to Boysville of Texas.They requested last year if we could collect smaller size shoes for the shortys as well as girls styles but whatever you got is welcome and appreciated.

We have been working alongside the genius minds of Goodtimes Skateboards to bring to you the first ever GSAxSneaks up limited Skateboard deck.These will be in limited supply and available at Sneaks Up 3 as well as Goodtimes skateboards.On a personal note this has been something I have been waiting for for a very long time.Betcha wanna know what it looks like huh?????Well you're gonna have to wait and possibly line up cuz I am tellin you it's gonna be bananas!!!

We still have tables available so if you are interested in showing your collection hit us up at
210 834 7138 and leave a message....
more updates to come...

n2tha0

2009-01-21T23:29:00.000-08:00

JAKE

Teaser...

2009-01-20T22:28:00.000-08:00

-bl4ze_11

2009-01-18T19:36:00.000-08:00

April 26,2009
Club Industry
2-7p
if you need more info email at sasneaksup@hotmail.com
or call 210-834-7138.Leave a detailed message and make sure I can understand your bitchass!!!!!

YES ITS ON!!!! We have finally got all the softball throwin,bbq eatin,beer bingin,sneaky marriages,and epic fails out of our systems to bring to you beautiful people the best sneaker show we can possibly put together!!This blog is open to all the sneaks up crew so expect to see alot of E-beefin(casper) and mispelling(tellyjesko) BUT most importantly you will get REALTIME info regarding all things sneaks up.please feel free to drop us a line if you have any questions......Peace n2tha0